Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's YRF Spy Universe action thriller 'Alpha' continues to face an uphill battle at the domestic box office as it enters its third week. On its nineteenth day of release (Day 19, Tuesday), the film collected an estimated net total of approximately ₹0.18 crore in India, showing minimal growth from its Day 18 earnings of ₹0.18 crore and failing to gain any momentum.
With this consistent but underwhelming performance, 'Alpha' has pushed its total India net collection to approximately ₹58.53 crore, while the worldwide gross collection stands at approximately ₹97.50 crore. The film's disappointing run has confirmed that the Alia Bhatt starrer will struggle to reach the ₹60 crore mark in India.
Third Week Fails to Show Recovery
Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, 'Alpha' was expected to be a game-changer for the YRF Spy Universe. However, the film has failed to generate sustained audience interest. After a decent opening weekend of ₹34 crore, the film has witnessed continuous drops in its subsequent weeks.
The film features an ensemble cast including Alia Bhatt in the titular role, alongside Sharvari, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles, with Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as super-spy Kabir Dhaliwal in a special appearance. The screenplay is penned by Soumil Shukla and Shridhar Raghavan, with music by Rohansh & Abeer and background score by Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara. The technical team includes cinematographer Rubais, editor Aarif Sheikh, and action directors Craig Macrae and Sunil Rodrigues.
Underwhelming Box Office Trajectory
Produced on a reported budget of ₹100 crore, the film has struggled to recover its investment, with only approximately 58% of its budget recovered so far. The film's performance is particularly disappointing given the expectations from the YRF Spy Universe, which has delivered blockbusters like 'Pathaan' and 'War'.
The film's storyline, which follows two elite female agents embarking on a high-stakes mission to take on a dangerous adversary, failed to connect with audiences despite the Spy Universe factor. While Alia Bhatt's performance received some praise, the mixed-to-negative word-of-mouth contributed to its underwhelming box office performance.
With the film currently ranking as the 7th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2026 with an opening week of ₹48 crore, it has failed to surpass expectations and will conclude its theatrical run as a major disappointment for Yash Raj Films. The coming days will see the film exit theaters, with its lifetime collection expected to remain below the ₹60 crore mark in India.